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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.19, 199.48 and 121.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.19, 199.48 and 121.75 is: 182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.19 : 199.48 = 121.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.19/199.48 = 121.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.19x = 199.48 × 121.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.19x = 24,286.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,286.69/133.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.35

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